[Confirmed Fix] Why does my Audi 80 Competition need a code to start?

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Iceberg
Member since August 2022 • 10 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Audi 80 Competition for making new keys?

Posted on August 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1992 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi 80 Competition. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 15, 2024

Replies (5)

Papasmurf
Member • 86 posts

If this works for my Audi 80 Competition, I owe you big time.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 42 posts

Trying this out on my Audi 80 Competition today—hoping it works.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 114 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Audi 80 Competition.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 99 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Audi 80 Competition—need the code first.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 71 posts

Just tried this on my Audi 80 Competition—anyone else have success?

August 19, 2024 Reply

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